By Komal Jaiswal People often ask me, “What do you feed your plants?”And I always smile and say, “I feed the soil. The soil takes care of the rest.” What most of us forget is that plants don’t grow because we give them something.They grow because we create the conditions for nature to do what… Continue reading How the Garden Breathes: The Story of Nitrogen and the Silent Helpers
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Edible Gardening: Where Soil Meets Soul
By Komal Jaiswal When I planted my first seed, it wasn’t in a garden — it was in my spirit.I didn’t just want to grow food. I wanted to feel connected again.To the Earth. To the seasons. To something real. We live in a time where food comes wrapped in plastic, shipped across continents, and… Continue reading Edible Gardening: Where Soil Meets Soul
Brick Value in Soil: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Most farmers look at color, yield, or moisture when they assess their soil. But there’s one underrated indicator that tells you more than you realize — the soil’s ‘brick value’ or aggregate stability. When we call a soil ‘strong like a brick,’ we don’t mean hard or compacted. We mean that its structure is cohesive,… Continue reading Brick Value in Soil: Why It Matters More Than You Think
The Most Beginner-Friendly Vegetables to Grow in India
A few years ago, I set up a rooftop kitchen garden for a school teacher in Jabalpur, She told me, “Komal, I want to grow my own vegetables but I’m scared I’ll kill everything.” I told her what I tell every beginner: start with the crops that forgive your mistakes. You don’t need special tools… Continue reading The Most Beginner-Friendly Vegetables to Grow in India
How to nurture earthworms
Earthworms help to increase the oxygen in soil by increasing the air flow and water, there are more than 3500 species of earthworms. Let’s learn about the importance of earthworms in our soil and which one of these species would be easy for us to foster and cultivate. Earth worms are the easiest species you… Continue reading How to nurture earthworms
All you need to know about the Asteraceae family
Asteraceae family or the daisy family. One of the most important families in our organic garden, Asteraceae family or daisy or sunflower family has some of the most important and easy to grow flowering plants that help in companion planting. These are mostly herbs or shrubs. You can easily grow these plants in containers or… Continue reading All you need to know about the Asteraceae family
Why we need to save bees?
World Bee Day 2021 This is why we need to save bees! If living a healthy life and eating chemical free produce is your inclination then bees will interest you surely. Aesthetically pleasing fragrant landscapes and natural foraging can be another reason to learn more about bees. Bees are the most significant care takers and… Continue reading Why we need to save bees?
How to prepare your medium for growing vegetables
Tomorrow a new research can state a new theory…. A good soil or rich medium speaks for itself, you can make out the difference from a healthy plant to a sick one from your own eyes. Without a microscope, you can know whether a soil is abundant or not. In rich soil the fruits will… Continue reading How to prepare your medium for growing vegetables
How to grow Carrots
How to grow carrot organically at home How to grow carrots at home. Carrot is a sweet, crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious fiber rich salad you can consume to nourish your body. It is rich in beta carotene and antioxidants. Not only do carrots improve your vision but also helps in weight loss and lower… Continue reading How to grow Carrots
GROWING CAULIFLOWER AT HOME
learn to grow organic cauliflower, and recipes to relish your palates. Cauliflower Why to grow cauliflower? Cauliflower is one the most nutrient rich vegetables you can grow, a cup of cauliflower can feed 10% of your daily fiber need! Cauliflower is a rich source of nutrients sulforaphane and choline. This lovely flower has a slightly… Continue reading GROWING CAULIFLOWER AT HOME